EPISODE · Oct 19, 2022 · 1H
Growing Beyond Insecurities and Healing from Trauma with Xavier Jones
from Dem Bois Podcast · host Shawn Aaron
Send us Fan MailA running theme in this first season of Dem Bois Podcast has been the importance of healing and therapy, and this episode is no different. Today, I sit down with Xavier Jones, husband, father of three, fitness enthusiast, and first lieutenant in the Army Reserves. We talk about mental shifts that come with the physical transition, changing our names and celebrating rebirth, moving through the different stages in one’s transition, and healing from trauma through fatherhood. We talk:Xavier's transition journey - 10:13The mental and emotional parts of transitioning - 17:50A more realistic viewpoint of parenthood - 28:28How healing has helped Xavier be a good partner - 38:11Advice for how to start to shift your mental - 44:05Transitioning while in the military - 50:01Click here for transcript!Read more about Xavier in his bio below:My name is Xavier. I am a husband, father of 3, and fitness enthusiast. I am an Officer in the Army Reserves and social content creator. I began my medical transition in July 2021. The one thing I truly live by is your mental transition is just as important as your physical transition. -IG: @iam.jaytCelebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.!2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve.Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibility, and possibility.Donate today!Donate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color!The Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! - Not just merch, but a movement! Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc - Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else!
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Send us Fan Mail A running theme in this first season of Dem Bois Podcast has been the importance of healing and therapy, and this episode is no different. Today, I sit down with Xavier Jones, husband, father of three, fitness enthusiast, and first lieutenant in the Army Reserves. We talk about mental shifts that come with the physical transition, changing our names and celebrating rebirth, moving through the different stages in one’s transition, and healing from trauma through fatherhood.&nb...
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